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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.53, 7,004.07 and 2,447.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.53, 7,004.07 and 2,447.51 is: 3,671.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.53 : 7,004.07 = 2,447.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.53/7,004.07 = 2,447.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.53x = 7,004.07 × 2,447.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.53x = 17,142,496.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,142,496.35/4,668.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.93

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